No Spend January- Ideas to Keep Kids Busy on a Budget 2025 - Greater Austin Moms

Kids have endless energy but you don’t have an endless budget? Same mama! Here’s a few ideas for a busy No Spend January!

image location: Warren Wildlife Gallery

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Other Great spots that are ALWAYS Free!

  • Austin Nature Science Center– this spot is such a hidden gem! Walking trails, dino bone sand pit dig, indoor area to see animals and learn history! There’s so much goodness!
  • Family Viewing Area at ABIA– anyone have a kiddo (or spouse) who loves airplanes? I can’t count how many times we’ve packed a lunch box, loaded the kids and went here to watch airplanes take off and land. 
  • Austin Aqua Dome– cute spot with a small aquarium and pond to look at fish!
  • Cabela’s Buda– small aquarium and mountain exhibit and a fun store to walk around!
  • Warren Wildlife Gallery– a small and unique wildlife museum focused on the education and conservation of animals! Make sure you reserve a time before you go!
  • Gallery of Pets– another fun spot to walk around and see all the birds and fish

image location: Zilker Botanical Garden

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